So frustrating that every adaptation of a great story *almost* gets it right. This one has something that a lot of other adaptations do not have, a spirited and thinking Jane. Most other versions have Jane as a mouse who never says anything or gives looks of annoyance. This Jane, however, makes it clear that she has something going on up there in-between her dialog. This is due in part to the narration but also excellent acting where you can believe that she is thinking but at the same time not being inappropriate to the time period. I can't see much else about this version really being excellent. It is of course a large book crammed into a two hour movie. I think they do what they can. Mr. Rochester is far too severe. Other than the manipulations he plays out on Jane you wonder why or how she could possibly be attracted to him. It isn't bad, just sort of by the numbers.
Review of Jane Eyre
